Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 225 All soldiers and men are one family!
Su Wu wanted to go with Li Gang, but Li Gang said, "Scholar, there's no need for that. If I go, I'll suffer that humiliation alone. If you go, won't you suffer the same humiliation? It would be even worse if you were implicated..."

Upon hearing this, Su Wu felt a pang of emotion and asked, "At this moment, in the Song Dynasty, who would truly care about Li Gang's life or death?"
The Emperor? Cai Jing? Liang Shicheng? Or Tong Guan?
No one really cares, not even Wang Fu. If Li Gang really died under mysterious circumstances, he might be furious, but that fury would only be a performance to gain political advantage, not a genuine expression of concern for Li Gang's life. In fact, Li Gang's death might actually serve Wang Fu's political interests...

Only Su Wu, only Su Wu truly cared about Li Gang's life and death, so he stood up and said, "No need for further words, I will go with you!"

Things have come to this point. Sometimes, things happen from the top down, and sometimes, things can happen from the bottom up.

At this moment, Tong Guan certainly didn't want to really break ties with Cai Jing, nor would he want Su Wu and Liang Shicheng to truly sever their relationship.

But now, Su Wu can hold Tong Guan hostage. Su Wu can help Tong Guan choose, forcing Tong Guan to choose. This is also a form of politics!
With that, Su Wu went out, and Li Gang could only get up and follow behind.

Reaching the door, Su Wu gestured to the left and right: "Erlang, Fan Yun, Yue Fei, just the three of you, come with me to the Garrison Command's office!"

The three followed behind, mounted their horses, and Li Gang also mounted his horse. His expression was one of deep emotion, but there was also an inexplicable sense of passion.

It seems as if there is a true scholar's integrity that is "uncorrupted by wealth, unyielding to power, and unmoved by poverty," and a passion and emotion that comes from seeing the teachings of a sage illuminate reality.

Li Gang was a scholar and a sentimental person. His expression hardened, and he pressed on forward.

Inside the garrison headquarters, in the courtyard, twenty or thirty wounded men lay sprawled on the ground. The steward Xie was whimpering and complaining through his bruised mouth, and the crowd was chattering amongst themselves.

Liang Zhongshu frowned and looked around, then roared in fury: "Truly a petty man who has gained power and is ignorant of his own limitations, he has forgotten how he once came to this prefecture to borrow troops to quell the rebellion and suppress the bandits! He has a few soldiers under his command who have already lost all sense of reason!"

This isn't a rebuke of Li Gang, but of Su Wu. So what is Li Gang anyway?
He had no background or connections. When Cai Jing was prime minister, this insignificant person could be molded into whatever he wanted. If you asked him to eat duck leg rice in Fujian, would he dare to eat lychee candy in Guangdong?

Such an insignificant person now thinks he's someone important? Does he think he can get revenge just because Grand Tutor Cai has been dismissed?

Who gave him that audacity?

Just then, someone came from outside the door to report: "Your Excellency, Scholar Su is here on horseback..."

Liang Shijie was even angrier upon hearing this: "Where is he? Let him in!"

After saying this, Liang Shijie looked around and said, "Why aren't you all getting out of here? Someone, go and summon all the military commanders of Daming Prefecture!"

Speaking of soldiers? Who doesn't have a few soldiers under their command? If it really comes to fighting, who are we afraid of?

Just ask the military commanders and deputy military commanders under Daming Prefecture: Wen Da, Li Cheng, and Suo Chao—aren't they all valiant men?

Su Wu led Li Gang, Wu Song, Fan Yun, and Yue Fei into the main hall of the yamen, but they only waited there, without seeing Liang Shijie. This was just one of Liang Shijie's tactics...

They just leave people hanging...

Su Wu was also waiting. He knew why Li Gang insisted on coming; it was a kind of romanticism among scholars who believed that confronting evil head-on was the mark of a gentleman…

Su Wu came here for only one thing: to protect Li Gang safely.

Su Wu was not in a hurry, but Li Gang was already anxious. He stood up, walked to the door, and shouted, "If you wanted me to come, why didn't you come to see me after I arrived? Is the Grand Secretary guilty? Just ask me, in my memorial to the Emperor, which sentence was false? Where was there any framing? You, Liang Shijie, aren't you a parasite on the country?"

The insults were indeed blunt and harsh, and the officials and yamen runners in the courtyard frowned as they listened, their gazes revealing their hostility.

How could Li Gang be a coward? He's about to roar at the imperial court, so what's a little rant about a small garrison office?
Li Gang continued his tirade: "Liang Shijie, if you don't want to see me, I'll go to the capital, Tokyo, to meet the Emperor in person. If you really want to discuss something with me, then just come out and don't try any of these petty tricks..."

Whether it was because Li Gang's scolding had an effect or because Liang Shijie was waiting for the soldiers, Liang Shijie actually came out at that moment. He only glanced at Li Gang before entering the main hall and sitting down in the center.

Upon hearing of Li Cheng and Suo Chao, they stood to the left and right.

Su Wu initially considered getting up to bow, but then thought better of it and decided against it, remaining seated calmly.

How could Liang Shijie's unfriendly gaze not be directed at Su Wu?

Then Liang Shijie said, "Scholar Su is in a high position now, things are really different..."

Su Wu had replied with a single sentence last time, only mentioning something like luck, but today he replied again: "The merit gained from annihilating a million bandits!"

Upon hearing this, Liang Shijie smiled and said, "How come I heard that you were adopted by a eunuch as your godfather?"

These words were a direct insult to Su Wu, but Su Wu seemed unconcerned: "Perhaps it is true. Since I gained my future by becoming the adopted son of a eunuch, didn't Liang Zhongshu also become a high-ranking official by marrying into a powerful family?"

"You!" Liang Shijie pointed at him, clearly having a sore spot. Being Cai Jing's son-in-law was no easy task, and Cai Jing's daughter was equally difficult to please. Everyone knew that in this government office, Liang Shijie was the most afraid of his wife.

Furthermore, Xie Duguan was not actually Liang Shijie's trusted confidant, but Cai Jing's trusted confidant. He was Cai Jing's spy sent to keep an eye on Liang Shijie, and also a figurehead to support his daughter.

Li Gang had already entered and taken his seat. Upon hearing this, he smiled and was about to add, "Everyone knows that Scholar Su is brave in battle. He always takes the lead and personally charges into battle, winning every single one of them. This is the common knowledge throughout the land. I wonder what kind of reputation the Grand Secretary has in the world? That he is ranked as a third-rank official and left to guard Beijing?"

"Li Gang, how dare you! Whose power are you relying on? How dare you do this? Could it be that scoundrel Tong Guan instigated you? Or was Su Wu deceiving you to your face?"

Liang Shijie was naturally furious. Even if these words reached Tong Guan's ears, they would frighten him quite a bit.

If these words are true, how could Old Tong Guan not go to the Cai residence to apologize?

Li Gang stood straight, head held high and chest puffed out: "I, Li Gang, have always been known among my colleagues for my integrity. I act uprightly and sit properly, unlike you all who are scheming parasites and pests of the nation. You've sent me here, firstly to use both soft and hard tactics to make me retract my impeachment, and secondly to make me implicate others so that you parasites can eliminate dissidents. But I, Li Gang, have been taught by sages since childhood, how could I be afraid of you? Use whatever methods you have. Even if I, Li Gang, die, I won't even flinch!"

Li Gang insisted on coming just to say these words; he had no other real purpose.

This is what intellectuals call romanticism.

Liang Shijie's face was already a mixture of emotions, and his eyes were filled with undisguised ferocity. He looked at Li Gang, but he looked even more at Su Wu. He did not answer Li Gang's question, but asked Su Wu a question: "Scholar Su, have you really made up your mind?"

What have you decided?
Su Wu's arrival already conveyed a certain attitude. So, the question is, Su Wu, are you really sure you want to break off all ties like this?
Many things, especially those in officialdom, shouldn't come to this. They're all things that happen behind closed doors. Even if there are disputes, they should be discussed and resolved before things escalate to the point of tearing each other apart...

In the Song Dynasty, becoming an official wasn't a life-threatening endeavor, and the interests in officialdom rarely warranted risking one's life.

In fact, this matter is far from being something that warrants risking one's life.

But some people just have to care about a mere censor...

At this very moment, the imperial court is also rife with undercurrents. It is Wang Fu's time to attack, and Cai Jing's time to defend. The epicenter of this turmoil is Liang Shijie, the Grand Secretary, who truly senses the crisis...

Otherwise, Liang Shijie wouldn't have been in such a hurry to do something to Li Gang...

Perhaps knowing Li Gang's temperament, they felt that letting Li Gang go back to Tokyo like this would have unimaginable consequences...

Why did Cai Jing send Li Gang to Fujian back then? It was because Li Gang was truly stubborn and wouldn't listen to either soft or hard tactics; if he wasn't driven away, he was a huge problem…

Now, this trouble has returned, and it has set its sights on Liang Shijie. It has actually managed to get hold of Liang Shijie's weaknesses. How could Liang Shijie not be anxious?
The noblest people in this world are most afraid of those who risk their lives, and Li Gang is clearly one of those who risk their lives.

Su Wu also stood up, looked at Liang Shijie, and replied, "Having found Supervisor Wen, Supervisor Li, and Supervisor Suo here, it seems the Grand Secretary is truly threatening our lives. Let's leave. We have different paths, so let's not work together. Arguing here won't yield any results. Let's wait and see!"

With that, Su Wu got up and went outside. Li Gang finished saying what he wanted to say, feeling much better, and followed him, along with three soldiers.

As he watched the departing figures of the group, Liang Shijie sat upright in the central hall, his teeth clenched.

But he turned his head and looked first at Suo Chao, then at Li Cheng, and then at Wen Da.

How could the three of them not understand the meaning behind those glances?
Wen Da said, "Sir, with Su Wu protecting you, I'm afraid it's not a good idea..."

Li Cheng also said, "The entire army now knows of Su Wu's abilities. Even if he only has a few dozen men under his command, they would be difficult to stop if they charged into battle!"

Only Suo Chao remained silent.

Liang Shijie retorted angrily, "This is alarmist talk. I have seen my share of military affairs. Whether you are skilled in horsemanship, wielding weapons, or archery, you are proficient in everything. Yet you are so afraid of a mere Su Wu?"

Wen Da frowned and said, "My lord, it's not that I'm afraid, but I'm worried that if I do it, it might not work, and I might end up giving them leverage against me..."

Li Cheng also said, "Yes, the soldiers around Su Wu have all fought their way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. How many of the soldiers under my command have ever seen bloodshed? If a real battle breaks out, I'm afraid he might actually escape..."

Suo Chao finally spoke up: "My lord, I have dealt with Su Wu twice. Su Wu and his ilk are truly fierce and invincible!"

After the three finished speaking, they exchanged a glance.

It was more of a dilemma... Although he knew what it was about, he was willing to risk his life and fortune for it, even leading troops to intercept and kill Su Wu. Of course, the main target was Li Gang, but Su Wu had already stood in front of Li Gang...

First, let's consider the personal feelings involved; this is hardly an easy matter to resolve. Second, let's consider public opinion. Given Su Wu's exceptional bravery on the battlefield, why would his own men insist on fighting him?
But then Liang Shijie roared in fury, "What? You think I can't even order you around? Are you the only three in the Daming Prefecture army who are capable of being commanders? Countless people are eyeing your positions. If you can't do it, someone else will. No matter what Su Wu is, he's just a mortal, not some god worshipped in a temple. If one person can't kill him, then ten, a hundred, a thousand will go. As long as they don't leave Daming Prefecture, everything will be fine! Go!"

Having said all that, the three of them couldn't help but exchange glances and bow in unison.

Then they just waited and went out. Wen Da and Li Cheng walked out side by side, and Suo Chao followed.

The three of them walked slowly towards the military camp. After leaving the government office, they were silent for a moment before speaking.

Li Chengxian asked, "What should we do?"

“Then let’s go…” Suo Chao answered first.

Li Cheng also asked, "How do we get there? Are we really leading tens of thousands of troops? If so, how will we cover it up if someone comes to investigate?"

“Then let’s select some trusted and elite confidants…” Suo Chao replied.

Li Cheng continued, "Who are our confidants? Who are our elites? Who are we most trustworthy? If trouble arises, let alone Privy Councilor Tong, what about those men of Jingdong? If they come, how will we explain ourselves to them? Do we think we can hide it? Even if they don't investigate, it's still the three of us... Can we rely on those government officials and runners? Which of those men of Jingdong is easy to deal with? If things really escalate into a mutiny, in the end, either Jingdong will mutiny, or we will... So who will actually mutiny?"

Suo Chao immediately remarked, "Your Excellency, this is truly a desperate measure!"

“Yes, when gods fight, mortals suffer!” Li Cheng chimed in, shaking his head repeatedly.

Suo Chao asked again, "Supervisor Wen, why don't you make a decision..."

Wen Da, who had remained silent until now, spoke up: "Then let them go... Select a hundred or so trusted men, send them out, just put on their armor, wear short-sleeved shirts, and carry weapons. If they can't win, there's nothing they can do! In this way... even a man of such high moral character as Prime Minister Su will know that we are only helpless, and he won't hold it against us... We'll talk about tomorrow's affairs another day..."

“That’s settled then, very good!” Li Cheng nodded repeatedly.

The three men on this side were secretly mustering their troops and preparing their horses.

Meanwhile, Su Wu was also packing his things, preparing to ride out of the city. Now that he had to make a plan, Li Gang could not return to the capital first. Instead, he should go directly to Dongping Prefecture to ensure Li Gang's safety before sending someone to escort him to the capital.

Su Wu should even go to the capital himself; otherwise, he always felt that something was wrong, or that Li Gang might become a sacrifice.

How to make a sacrifice? Li Gang died, Wang Fu made a scene, and Cai Jing promised him some benefits in return. That settled the matter peacefully, everyone profited handsomely, and Li Gang was gone…

After much thought, since Li Gang was determined to make a name for himself in the court, he should enter the court in a safe and orderly manner. Since he was determined to shine in this one time, even if he was demoted to Danzhou, he would be willing to accept it. So he couldn't just die in such an unclear way, whether by accidentally falling into the water, drinking himself to death, or falling off his horse and dying...

As he rode out of the city, another thirty or forty men gathered around him. At this time, Su Wu only had these thirty or forty men with him. A large portion of them had temporarily remained in the two hundred li between Cangzhou and Yanjing.

However, there was still a division of labor. First, several fast riders were dispatched to take turns heading to Yanggu County, the closest county to Dongping Prefecture, to notify the garrison to come and provide support.

Then, the group of dozens of people hurried eastward, taking turns riding fast horses. But Su Wu knew that if the other side wanted to catch up, they would be overtaken even if they took turns riding fast horses. How could such a large city as Daming Prefecture lack a few good horses?
Even as night fell, Su Wu continued walking briskly.

Finally, they heard a rumbling sound coming from behind them, the sound of hooves, and there were quite a few, several hundred horses.

Su Wu frowned slightly and looked around: "Fan Yun, you take five or six men and escort Imperial Censor Li to leave first. I'll wait for them here!"

Li Gang was distressed and said, "Scholar, there's no need for this. If they really want to kill me, then let them kill me. In broad daylight, isn't there any justice left?" Su Wu sighed, "Imperial Censor Li, what foolish things are you saying... Go, go... When it comes to fighting with others, just listen to me!"

"Let's go! My husband's military orders are never wrong!" Fan Yun bent down, grabbed Li Gang's reins, and pulled him away, the horse galloping off.

Su Wu turned around and waited. In the hazy moonlight, they came rushing in.

Several hundred horses and two or three hundred people.

Those nearby were also reining in their horses, and the three in front of them were, needless to say, the first three.

The three men bowed to each other, and Su Wu returned the bow, asking, "What brings you three commanders here under the moonlight?"

Su Wu remained calm. He knew he could not possibly die here. Not to mention how capable and valiant his soldiers were, this burly man in front of him was no match for him.

Even if Suo Chao were right in front of him, how could Su Wu possibly be unable to escape?

Across from them, Suo Chao remained silent, Wen Da remained silent, and Li Cheng spoke up: "Scholar Su, where is that censor?"

Su Wu simply replied, "What will you do if I'm behind you?"

"Hand him over!" Li Cheng said rudely.

Su Wu seemed to be moved and said, "I, Su Wu, have never betrayed my brothers and friends, whether in the army or in the martial world, and I will not do so today!"

Suo Chao then added, "Scholar Su's reputation for righteousness and integrity is known throughout the land!"

Li Cheng then said, "Then let's fight! If we win, just hand over the censor; if we lose, I'll take my men and leave!"

Wen Da finally spoke: "These are all forbidden areas of the imperial court. Countless people have died or been injured and cannot be accounted for. Commander Li, you have the best martial arts skills, so you should fight. Scholar Su, send someone to decide the winner..."

Su Wu understood. It wasn't about determining a winner or loser; it was just a formality. He smiled slightly to himself, thinking that this was a favor.

Liang Shijie, in Daming Prefecture... or rather, in the Song Dynasty, there was ultimately a difference between civil and military officials. One was high and mighty, while the other was lowly and insignificant, ordering soldiers around like cattle and horses.

Su Wu simply turned his head and said, "Erlang... come here!"

Wu Song immediately rode out, and Li Cheng also rode his horse beside him, the two facing each other.

Li Cheng, the military commander of Daming Prefecture, was no ordinary man. He also had a nickname, "King Li," which indicated that he was a first-rate man in the army.

Li Cheng added, "Are you General Wu? I've long heard of your name. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Wu Song nodded: "Just come and fight! We're colleagues, I won't take your life!"

Li Cheng seemed to be angered as well. How could he let others look down on him like this? He spurred his horse forward, steel spear in hand, and went straight to meet Wu Song's broadsword, striking him dead in one blow.

With that single strike, Li Cheng was greatly alarmed. He had been somewhat angry just now, but this one blow had dissipated his anger. He had heard that General Wu was the most valiant soldier in the Jingdong Army, so he wasn't particularly resentful. However, Li Cheng felt that he was no less capable, and could barely be considered the most valiant soldier in the Daming Prefecture Army. Even in terms of meritorious service, he ranked first.

Thinking about it that way, the two of them should be about the same...

But this startled Li Cheng. He was about to spur his horse forward again when, in the blink of an eye, weapons flashed and clashed three times in quick succession. Li Cheng sighed inwardly, thinking, "Perhaps... General Wu's words just now were not an exaggeration!"

Come again.

The fighting was fierce, with sparks flying everywhere under the moonlight. Suo Chao shouted, "Supervisor Li, what excellent martial arts you have!"

Meanwhile, no one came to shout that General Wu was skilled in martial arts.

They just kept fighting, neither of them actually holding back, just making a spectacular display of skill. At this point, Wu Song realized perfectly well that it was all about personal favors...

He couldn't help but think that his own brother was indeed very prestigious, and he could fight back and forth without any problem.

Suddenly, Li Cheng made a careless move, fell off his horse, and angrily said, "My skills are inferior; I have lost!"

Wu Song bowed respectfully and said, "You flatter me!"

But then Wen Da, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly spoke up: "Lord Su, may I have a word with you in private?"

Su Wu nodded; this step, of course, needed to be taken advantage of…

Su Wu rode his horse down to a tree not far away, and Wen Da followed.

Su Wu said first, "Thank you!"

The two were not actually acquainted; they had only met once. Su Wu's words of thanks were only natural.

Wen Da replied, "No, no, which hero in the army wouldn't want to be like Lord Su? Lord Su is the model for all soldiers! But this time, it's truly unavoidable..."

Su Wu nodded, but also worried: "With this kind of act, I'm afraid you won't be able to explain yourself when you get back..."

This is too simple a story. If Liang Shijie really finds out, wouldn't Wen Da and the others be in even more trouble?

This matter is becoming increasingly complicated.

Unexpectedly, Wen Da said, "It's better than us actually having a bloody battle here! Minister Su, there's no need to worry too much. Everyone here is a trusted confidant. Even if one or two of them leak something, we'll only be guilty of dereliction of duty. Minister Liang can punish them as he sees fit..."

Su Wu nodded: "Sigh...this matter will eventually come to an end, it won't be long..."

Su Wu gave a hint, which was also a promise.

Wen Da said, "If there is ever a chance to fight in the future, Lord Su, please don't forget us!"

"Yes, it's true. You'll hear from me soon!" Su Wu didn't mince words.

"Really?" Wen Da was genuinely excited.

Su Wu nodded: "Patrolling the border is this matter, and so is Liang Shijie. When the time comes to use troops, I'm not afraid to tell you that the campaign against Liao is not far off!"

"A campaign against Liao?" Wen Da was shocked.

"Alright, that's all for now, I'm off!" Su Wu turned his horse around and left. He had repaid the favor, and he would certainly not treat the three men from Daming Prefecture poorly in the future. Perhaps... all soldiers and men under heaven are one family, and perhaps, Su Wu now truly has the ability to command a large following.

Reputation and prestige are very important.

Su Wu rode away, leaving Wen Da stunned, only able to watch Su Wu's departing figure under the moonlight.

Li Cheng and Suo Chao stepped forward, and Li Cheng asked, "Commander Wen, what did you say?"

Wen Da said earnestly, "It won't be long before our Great Song Dynasty attacks the Liao Dynasty, and you and I will both have to go to the battlefield!"

Li Cheng was also greatly surprised, but Suo Chao was not so surprised because he had known in advance.

Then Li Cheng said, "You can't just talk nonsense about this!"

Wen Da nodded: "How could Prime Minister Su's words be nonsense?"

Li Cheng was overjoyed: "Isn't that the perfect opportunity for us to put our skills to use?"

The soldiers, the soldiers of Hebei, have had no opportunity to use their skills for a hundred years!
Wen Da added, "Prime Minister Su said he would lead us into battle tomorrow!"

"That would be perfect. Let's go and take a gamble, and strive for a bright future. I don't have to be like Master Su, but at least I won't be in such a difficult and miserable situation in Daming Prefecture!"

Li Cheng said that Su Wu, who appeared out of nowhere, could truly inspire many soldiers to strive for excellence.

But Suo Chao uttered a single sentence: "Among our troops, the entire Daming Prefecture seems to have tens of thousands of guards, but aside from their trusted confidants, how many are truly capable? Such a great battle would easily involve hundreds of thousands of people, alas..."

Upon hearing this, all three sighed. This hit the nail on the head. The three of them, along with their trusted confidants, numbered only around three thousand. If they were to actually send out tens of thousands of soldiers, wouldn't those skinny soldiers just make a laughing stock on the battlefield?

Moreover, going into battle is no joke; it's a real life-or-death struggle, people really can die...

The three of them couldn't help but look eastward again, watching the blurry black figures disappear into the distance. Li Cheng said, "The Jingdong Army is indeed full of elites. With them around, we can do some odd jobs and still earn military merits!"

Suo Chao nodded: "That's the only way to think about it..."

"Let's go back..." Wen Da said, and immediately spurred his horse.

As the group followed, he couldn't help but give his trusted subordinates another few words of advice. As for whether the news would leak out in the end, he said, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate." In any case, it was better than fighting a bloody battle with Su Wu here.

As for why he only brought two or three hundred men, Su Wu had many horses, and it would take time to gather and assemble troops. Besides, if he brought too many men, he wouldn't be able to catch up...

There's always something to say in response; if you can't answer, you're just out of luck.

But Wen Da suddenly asked, "Supervisor Li, what is the state of Wu Song from the Eastern Capital?"

"If it really comes down to a fight to the death, I am no match for you!" Li Cheng replied earnestly.

"What a fine army of JD.com!" Wen Da remarked, and looking at the soldiers around him, he couldn't help but think how truly shabby they were.

Logically speaking, Daming Prefecture is located in Beijing, a major city in the country. Compared with it, Dongping Prefecture is far inferior.

Why is it that Dongping Prefecture alone produces such a strong army? They are powerful and well-equipped!
Daming Prefecture, with only the meager resources under the command of the three men?
Is our Great Song Dynasty too poor? Or is there some other reason?
The reason is self-evident!

Su Wu spurred his horse and galloped away, with Wu Song beside him, saying, "Brother, there are heroes in Daming Prefecture too!"

Su Wu smiled and said, "All soldiers and men under heaven are one family!"

Wu Song nodded: "From this day forward, I believe what you said, brother. All soldiers and civilians are one family. Most officials are no good! There are few like Censor Li!"

Su Wu suddenly asked Yue Fei, who was standing beside him, "What do you think?"

Yue Fei nodded: "My lord, I think I understand some of it too... The general is protecting that censor, so that censor must be a good man. That so-called Grand Secretary must be a corrupt official. Those soldiers just now didn't want to associate with that so-called Grand Secretary..."

Su Wu nodded with satisfaction...

In the distance, Fan Yun was galloping, holding Li Gang's reins. Li Gang, on horseback, kept his eyes on the back and kept asking, "Commander Fan, is your husband really alright?"

Fan Yun just laughed: "Don't worry, Imperial Censor, don't worry at all. My husband can command thousands of troops at will!"

“I think the military officers of Daming Prefecture are burly and fierce men…” Li Gang wanted to ask more.

"How could he be as vicious as Fang La?" Fan Yun said with a smile.

“That’s…that’s…” Li Gang had never witnessed a battle firsthand, but he had felt the terrifying aura of bandits in Xiuzhou. Yet he still asked, “What if they outnumber us?”

Fan Yun said with immense pride, "May I ask, which unit of the Song army truly dares to fight my husband? Even if a fight breaks out, with General Wu by his side and that young brother Yue, it wouldn't be difficult for them to charge out from the midst of ten thousand troops..."

"Charge and kill..." Li Gang's heart tightened. He couldn't really imagine what a charge and kill would look like. Just the word itself made him very worried. His gaze was still on the back. Why was Su Wu not back?
Su Wu and Li Gang had only known each other for a short time, yet inexplicably, Li Gang became extremely concerned about Su Wu's safety...

(Brothers, I haven't been updating as much lately. I really can't keep up with the intensity of updating 10,000 words a day. I need to take a break. Maybe I'll get back to normal after that. But I'm still averaging 7,000 to 8,000 words a day, which isn't bad on Qidian... Please forgive me!)
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